Custom Packaging Design & Fulfillment in

Duluth, GA

Stephen Gould Duluth’s ISTA-certified lab performs drop testing (flat drops, corner drops, edge drops from various heights), vibration testing (random and sinusoidal vibration simulating truck, rail, and air shipment), compression testing (box compression strength for warehouse stacking), and climate conditioning (temperature cycling, humidity exposure, altitude simulation). We test to ISTA 1A, 2A, 3A, and 6-Amazon protocols depending on your distribution requirements. Test results include detailed reports with photos, data, and pass/fail certification.

Stephen Gould Duluth operates a 130,000+ square foot facility with an attached warehouse in Metro Atlanta. The facility includes dedicated space for our ISTA-certified testing laboratory, on-site engineering and design team, quality management operations, kitting and assembly areas, and warehouse storage for inventory management and fulfillment. This integrated facility allows us to design, test, produce, store, and ship packaging solutions without transferring between locations.

Yes. Stephen Gould Duluth maintains an on-site engineering team and quality management staff at our Metro Atlanta facility. Our engineers provide structural packaging design, material selection guidance, cost optimization analysis, and prototyping services. Having engineers on-site means faster iteration on designs, direct collaboration during ISTA testing, and immediate problem-solving when issues arise. Our quality management team oversees supplier performance, incoming inspection, and outbound quality verification.

Serving Georgia and the Southeast, Stephen Gould Duluth specializes in automotive, consumer products, healthcare and wellness, food and beverage, and industrial manufacturing. We’ve completed packaging projects for automotive tier-1 suppliers in the I-85 corridor, wellness brands like 100% Chiropractic requiring supplement packaging, fitness equipment companies like Wahoo Fitness, food manufacturers requiring FDA-compliant solutions, and industrial operations needing heavy-duty protective packaging. Our ISTA testing capabilities are particularly valuable for e-commerce brands shipping through parcel carriers.

Stephen Gould Duluth serves the entire state of Georgia and approximately half of South Carolina from our Metro Atlanta facility. We work with businesses in Atlanta, Alpharetta, Savannah, Augusta, Macon, Columbus, Athens, and throughout Georgia. In South Carolina, we serve Greenville, Spartanburg, Columbia, Charleston, and the Upstate manufacturing corridor. Our location near I-85 and I-285 provides efficient access for the Southeast automotive and manufacturing industries. We also support clients throughout the broader Southeast region requiring ISTA testing, design, or fulfillment services.

Stephen Gould operates as a full-service packaging solutions provider combining in-house capabilities with a network of over 1,000 global suppliers. At our Duluth facility, we provide design engineering, ISTA testing, kitting, assembly, and fulfillment in-house. For manufacturing, we coordinate with domestic and international suppliers across Asia, Europe, and the Americas based on your project requirements, —material type, volume, timeline, and cost targets. This model allows us to recommend the best production approach for each project without being limited to specific equipment or materials.

Yes. Stephen Gould Duluth’s 130,000+ square foot facility includes attached warehouse space for inventory storage and fulfillment operations. We provide inventory management with real-time visibility, kitting and assembly services, pick-pack-ship fulfillment, and integration with e-commerce platforms like Shopify, Amazon, and WooCommerce. Our Metro Atlanta location enables efficient ground shipping throughout the Southeast, and we work with FedEx, UPS, USPS, and freight carriers for nationwide distribution. This allows you to consolidate packaging production, testing, storage, and fulfillment with a single partner.

When ISTA testing is included, packaging development typically takes 10–14 weeks from design approval to production delivery. This includes 2–3 weeks for design and prototyping, 1–2 weeks for ISTA testing and any required design revisions, and 6–10 weeks for production depending on materials and manufacturing location. Having our ISTA lab on-site in Duluth accelerates the testing phase, —we can often complete testing within days rather than weeks. Rush timelines are available for urgent projects. For projects without testing requirements, simple corrugated solutions may be completed in 4–6 weeks.

Design and testing engagement is scoped based on project complexity and production commitment. When Stephen Gould is awarded the production business, design support is often included in the program. ISTA testing is typically quoted separately based on the specific test protocols required, —ISTA 6-Amazon testing, for example, has different requirements than ISTA 2A general simulation testing. For projects requiring extensive engineering, multiple design iterations, or comprehensive testing protocols, we provide transparent pricing upfront. Contact our Duluth office at +1 770 921 1111 to discuss your specific requirements.

Contact our Duluth office by phone at +1 770 921 1111 or submit an inquiry through stephengould.com. To prepare for your consultation, gather details about your product (dimensions, weight, fragility), quantities (annual volume, order frequency), timeline requirements, and any specific needs like ISTA testing, Amazon compliance, or sustainability goals. Our team will schedule an initial consultation, —for complex projects, we invite you to tour our 130,000 sq ft facility and ISTA testing lab. Ask for John Orr or reference our Georgia office when reaching out.